North Cape West
6ft+ (2x Overhead)
A
ESE 15kt
2.6 m @ 15.5s SW (230°)
3.2 m @ 7.1s S (179°)
0.6 m @ 8.9s ENE (63°)
Rain
Rain
First light: 5:53am Sunrise:6:19am Sunset:6:17pm Last light:6:43pm
15
Current: 15.0 (4:00am) Min: 14°C - Max: 15°C

Wind History

Kaitaia

Tide Prediction

Editors picks

Swellnet Dispatch

"There’s a reason little fish school together"

Stu Nettle
Friday, 14 September 2018  14

As surfing fractures, bodysurfers remain true to the tribe.

Swellnet Analysis

Satellite records largest ever wave height

Craig Brokensha
Thursday, 13 September 2018  45

Hurricane Florence has produced the largest waves ever recorded by satellite.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: John John Florence // Space

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 13 September 2018  38

For all those who missed the live premiere, here's John John's latest clip.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Wajung // Dave Rastovich

Stu Nettle
Wednesday, 12 September 2018  13

Watch Rasta ride a fish like a dolphin.

Latest News

Swellnet Dispatch

Not surfing, drowning

blindboy
Tuesday, 18 September 2018  37

"According to the survey, 20% of surfers self-report as unable to swim in the surf."

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Matt Meola // Mango in the Ments

Stu Nettle
Monday, 17 September 2018  5

All over the Mentawais with Matt Meola.

Swellnet Dispatch

Media statement from the North West Surfing Alliance

Friday, 14 September 2018  87

"NWSA call on the support of everyone to respect, protect and preserve Jakes Point, Gnaraloo and Red Bluff."

Swellnet Dispatch

Two days till Whomp Off

Thursday, 13 September 2018  4

Get your whomp off, get your whomp off, honey.

Swellnet Dispatch

The WA government wants your advice

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 13 September 2018  29

Local surfers can decide where the SMART drumlines get anchored.

Swellnet Dispatch

Study shows dolphins don't deter sharks in the surf

Anthony Pancia
Wednesday, 12 September 2018  26

The old wives say a dolphin in the surf means you're safe, but a new study puts the bite on that theory.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: When the wave breaks there, don't be here

Stu Nettle
Tuesday, 11 September 2018  16

On Laurie Towner and the surf industry apocalypse.

Swellnet Dispatch

Letters from the editor

Stu Nettle
Tuesday, 11 September 2018  19

The party is over, Webber's new patent, ol' Baldy's anniversary, Kidman is dreaming, and a few good men from Lennox.

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